How to Install Stone Steps: A DIY Guide for Ontario Homeowners
Natural stone steps instantly upgrade a landscape. They solve grade changes, improve safety, and bring the kind of curb appeal that only real stone texture can deliver. In Ontario, freezing winters, humid summers, variable soils, and spring runoff mean proper planning and base prep matter as much as the stone…
Did You Know Landscaping Rocks Can Affect Soil Health? Insights for Gardeners
Landscaping rocks are a popular choice for enhancing garden aesthetics, but did you know they can also impact soil health? The mineral composition of these rocks can influence soil pH, nutrient levels, and overall plant health. In this blog, we’ll dive into the science behind how specific decorative rocks affect…
All About Landscaping Rocks: Types, How to Choose Them & More
Choosing the right landscaping rocks can significantly improve the functionality and appearance of your garden. This guide offers detailed insights into various types of landscaping rocks, as well as advice on selection, installation, and maintenance to help you find the perfect rocks for your landscaping needs. What Makes Landscaping Rocks…
6 Tips for Spring Interlock Maintenance (Infographic)
Springtime rejuvenates nature and should do the same for your outdoor living spaces. As temperatures rise and flowers bloom, it’s the perfect time to give your interlock pavers some much-needed attention. This blog and infographic breaks down six essential interlock maintenance tips to keep your pavers pristine. Here’s a concise…
How to Choose the Best Topsoil: Steps, Guide & Expert Recommendations
If you want your lawn and ornamental plants to look their best, it is important to learn how to choose the best topsoil for your home landscape projects. The high-quality topsoils will have the right proportions of sand, clay and organic matter, provide nutrients to your landscape and provide good drainage…
Why It’s Important to Mulch One Last Time Before Winter Arrives
In the spring and summer, we use mulch to retain moisture in the soil, keep the weeds at bay and add a beautiful, consistent texture to our landscaping. In the winter, mulch takes on a whole new role in keeping our gardens healthy. Here’s why you should mulch before winter…
How to Cut Pavers: A Step-by-Step Guide to Personalize Your Outdoor Space
Cutting pavers might seem like a specialist’s job, but it’s something you can do right at home. Whether you’re laying down a path, building a patio, or adding decorative touches to your garden, cutting pavers allows you to customize and adapt materials to fit your design perfectly. In this guide,…
8 Ways to Conserve Water When Landscaping This Summer (With Infographic)
We go all winter with a bare yard, no colour, and brown plants. So it’s only natural, when spring and summer come around, that you want to indulge in lush greenery throughout your property. But that increase in outdoor water usage comes with a price – figuratively and literally. In…
5 Easy Home Exterior Projects You Can Do This Summer
Your home is one of the most expensive things you’ll ever pay for, so whether you’re renting or buying, you should take good care of it. Now that it’s summer, it’s the perfect time to do weekend home exterior projects, so you can enjoy your home improvements all year long.…
6 Things to Look for When Choosing A Landscape Contractor (With Infographic)
You’ve decided to start a landscaping project – congratulations! The next step is to decide if your project requires a landscape contractor. And if you need to hire one, how do you know what to look for? In this article (with infographic), we go over everything you need to know…
